Bowdon City Council Approves Liability Insurance and Rezoning Amid Legal Developments
The Bowdon City Council has approved a liability insurance policy for city equipment and buildings, selecting Munich Re's quote of $125,819. This decision was made during a council meeting on Monday. Additionally, the council approved a rezoning request for 688 Wedowee Street, changing its designation from R1 (single-family residential) to R2 (two-family/medium density residential). The property owner, Mark Cheney, intends to add another house on the property. Furthermore, the council authorized participation in an updated amicus brief in the case of Chang v. City of Milton. This case addresses municipal liability and sovereign immunity in Georgia, particularly concerning nuisance claims related to personal injury. The Georgia Supreme Court has clarified that waivers of sovereign immunity must originate from the Georgia Constitution or the General Assembly, not through judicial expansion. This legal issue is significant for municipalities across Georgia, affecting how municipal liability is applied. 
